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== Trivia ==
 
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* [[wikt:​​Flak|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.  
 
* [[wikt:​​Flak|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.  
** The word comes from the German word Fliegerabwehrkanone meaning "aircraft-defense cannon" a term orginiating from World War One but more famously known in World war Two with the German [[w:8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|88 mm Flak]] AAA Gun.
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** The word comes from the German word Fliegerabwehrkanone meaning "aircraft-defense cannon" a term originating from World War I{{cite}} but more famously known in World War II with the German [[w:8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|88 mm Flak]] cannon.
 
** In common use, ''flak'' (often ''flack'') refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
 
** In common use, ''flak'' (often ''flack'') refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
 
** In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|''flak catcher'']]<!-- the political term is credited to the author Tom Wolfe --> is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier.
 
** In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|''flak catcher'']]<!-- the political term is credited to the author Tom Wolfe --> is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier.

Revision as of 10:34, 10 July 2017

More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.
Flakcatcher publicity blurb

The Flakcatcher is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is a gray flak vest. The vest gives the Soldier a zipper, three different sized pouches, and three shotgun shells on the right side of his chest. It also includes shoulder pads, similar to the ones of a U.S.Army WW2 ammo-carrier.

The Flakcatcher was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Update history

May 15, 2017 Patch (Rainy Day Pack)

  • The Flakcatcher was added to the game.

Trivia

  • Flak refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.
    • The word comes from the German word Fliegerabwehrkanone meaning "aircraft-defense cannon" a term originating from World War I[citation needed] but more famously known in World War II with the German 88 mm Flak cannon.
    • In common use, flak (often flack) refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
    • In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a flak catcher is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common role for Soldier.
  • The item was inspired by the vest from the new Soldier design from Team Fortress Classic.

Gallery

See also